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Lake Quassapaug – Whittemore Glen State Park loop from Trolley Bed Preserve - West Gate

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United States
Connecticut
Northwest Hills Planning Region

Lake Quassapaug – Whittemore Glen State Park loop from Trolley Bed Preserve - West Gate

Hard

3.1

(14)

85

riders

Lake Quassapaug – Whittemore Glen State Park loop from Trolley Bed Preserve - West Gate

03:39

49.1km

620m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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3.95 km

Cox Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

This woodland just off Tuttle Road is a natural reserve of trees and land. There is no public access into the reserve, but you get a good feel for the natural beauty of the area when riding down the road.

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2

7.82 km

Lake Quassapaug

Highlight • Lake

Lake Quassapaug is a very busy 296-acre reservoir. It has six private outing clubs and is home to Quassy Amusement Park. It is in a beautiful setting and is a great place to whizz past on the bike.

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3

13.1 km

Bedlam Hill

Highlight • Summit

Cycling by Bedlam Hill offers a peaceful ride through a quiet residential area. Despite its status as a summit, reaching 801 feet high, there are no elevated views. Instead, enjoy …

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21.2 km

Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area

Nature Reserve

5

21.7 km

Hop Brook Lake

Highlight • Lake

With trails, a pavilion, picnic areas, and plenty of green space, the Hop Brook Lake Recreation area is a popular spot for running and walking. You can keep your run …

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6

23.3 km

Whittemore Glen State Park

Highlight • Forest

Whittemore Glen State Park is a 242-acre wilderness park across Route 63 from Hop Brook Dam and is known for housing a portion of the Larkin State Park Trail.

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7

28.8 km

Larkin State Park Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Stretching about 10 miles, the Larkin State Park Trail in Connecticut meanders through wooded terrain, open expanses, and scenic meadows. Renowned for its diverse plant and animal life, it attracts …

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40.9 km

Larkin State Park Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The trail stretches for 10.3 miles, winding through the woods and around lakes and low hills in four towns: Southbury, Oxford, Middlebury, and Naugatuck. It follows the former New York …

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9

41.6 km

Larkin State Park Trail

Highlight • Trail

It's an awesome and easy trail. It's never too hard, pretty even terrain all the way there and back. Very few gradual climbs.

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49.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

11.9 km

6.34 km

4.73 km

4.53 km

1.29 km

139 m

Surfaces

21.9 km

13.1 km

11.5 km

2.09 km

518 m

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